Juneteenth — a Freedom Celebration, at various locations downtownJune 15-17

JUNE

Wine and Whiskers at Willow LawnFriday, June 15
If you like animals, this one's for you. Family-friendly event offers wine, food samplings, a doggie bikini contest and '80s favorites from the band Party McFly. Proceeds benefit local the nonprofit Fetch a Cure. 6-9 p.m. Tickets $15 online, $20 day-of. willowlawn.com.

The 20th Annual Shakespeare Festival at Agecroft HallThrough June 24
One of the most famous romance stories of all time, "Romeo and Juliet." 7:30 p.m. $15 to $30. agecrofthall.org.

Napoleon: Power and Splendor at the Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsThrough Sept. 3.
More than 200 works of art, many of which have never been seen in this country, reveal the "intricacies of Napoleon's household and the role it played in the daily life of the emperor and his family," according to the museum. Some of these paintings are masterpieces you'd normally have to travel to the Château de Fontainebleau, the Louvre, or the Musée de l'Armée in Paris. to see The exhibit is organized and circulated by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts,.$10 to $16. vmfa.museum.

Ashland Strawberry Faire in HanoverSaturday, June 16
Held on the streets of Randolph-Macon College. Who doesn't love those plump, juicy strawberries from Ashland? 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ashlandstrawberryfaire.com.

Deep Run Horse Show at Deep Run Hunt Club Show Grounds in Manakin-SabotJune 20-24
Founded in 1955, one of the East Coast's oldest horse shows will feature horses and riders competing in more than 200 classes, vying for championship awards and qualifying for national competitions. Begins at 8 a.m. each day, free admission. Refreshments available. There will be spectator tents, bleachers, and arts and crafts. deeprunshorseshow.com.

Virginia Repertory Theatre's "West Side Story" at the November TheatreJune 22-July 29
The classic musical retelling of "Romeo and Juliet" Single tickets start at $36. va-rep.org.

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Richmond Veg Fest at Bryan Park, June 23

Richmond Veg Fest at Bryan ParkSaturday, June 23
If you love delicious and healthy vegetarian food, you don't want to miss this. Great food, live music, speakers, nonprofits and family fun. Free. Noon to 6 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, June 30. veggiefest.org.

Small Plates Choreography Festival at Dogtown DanceJune 29-30
An opportunity for audience and choreographers to interact. Both nights at 8. $10. dogtowndancetheatre.com.

Pandemic: Richmond at the ValentineThrough Jan. 6
This exhibit "explores the repeated storms of disease that have swept through the city," according to organizers. "From influenza to cholera to polio to AIDS/HIV, this exhibition investigates how Richmonders have fought silent, invisible enemies and tells their stories of both loss and survival." thevalentine.org.

Pylon Re-enactment Society with Positive No and DJ Resin at Strange MatterFriday, June 29
Pylon was one of the all-time great bands from Athens, Georgia. This is a tribute group fronted by the original singer, Vanessa Briscoe Hay — about as close as you're ever going to get to the real thing. 8 p.m. $12. strangematterrva.com.

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Michael Blackson at Carpenter TheatreFriday, June 29
Rising from the Philly scene, "the African King of Comedy" delivers stand-up influenced by the great Eddie Murphy. 8 p.m. $47 to $77. dominionenergycenter.com.

Chief Keef at the NationalFriday, June 29
The Chicago rapper and chief executive of Glory Boys Entertainment in the flesh. 7 p.m. $25-$30. thenationalva.com.

Ludacris at Innsbrook After HoursSaturday, June 30
The 40-year-old rapper and actor returns with a guest to be announced. $26 to $31. innsbrookafterhours.com.

The 20th Annual Shakespeare Festival at Agecroft HallSaturday, June 30
"The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr" a crazy comedy that rides through the Bard's plays. $25 show only. $80 dinner and show. quilltheatre.org.

JULY

Lake Street Dive at the NationalMonday, July 2
The poppy and soulful New York-based band used to play the small backroom of Balliceaux, finding an early audience in Richmond before striking it big. 7:30 p.m. $30-$33. thenationalva.com.

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Shervin Lainez

Lake Street Dive at the National, July 2

Monumental: Richmond's Monuments (1607-2018) at the Valentine July 4-Jan. 2
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than stopping by the Valentine museum to look at an exhibit that explores all the monuments in Richmond — with a focus on memory-making, what we choose to remember and forget. thevalentine.org.

Rockets Red Glare at Rocketts LandingJuly 4
Free, family-friendly event open to the public with activities, vendors, music, food trucks, and a pro beach volleyball tourney held by EVP Volleyball. Fireworks at 9 p.m. rockettsredglare.com.

Red, White and Lights at Dorey Park, Henrico CountyJuly 4
Live music and family fun starting at 5 p.m. Plunky and Oneness at 6, Richmond Symphony at 8, and the fireworks and laser light show at 9:15.

The 20th Annual Shakespeare Festival at Agecroft HallThursday, July 5
Love trials and tangles in "As You Like It." 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. quilltheatre.org.

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra at the National, July 6

Unknown Mortal Orchestra at the NationalFriday, July 6
This New Zealand psych rock band has recorded on Fat Possum and Jagjaguwar. 8 p.m. $17.50-$20.50. thenationalva.com.

TheatreLab and 5th Wall Theatre present "Hand to God" at the BasementJuly 13-Aug. 4
Directed by Gary Hopper, a summary of the play begins: "After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas." theatrelabrva.org.

G. Love and Special Sauce at the BroadberryFriday, July 23
Trash-can blues from Philly. 8 p.m. $25-$30. thebroadberry.com.

Jamming on the James at the Wilton House MuseumSaturday, July 14
A free concert featuring the traditional Irish, English and Scottish dance tunes of Handsome Molly on the lawn of the Wilton House. Bring a picnic and your favorite lawn chair. 6-8 p.m. Free.

The Devon Allman Project with Guest Duane BettsSaturday, July 14
Two sons of the Allman Brothers unite for originals and a few covers. $20.50 to $23. 8 p.m. thenationalva.com.

Punch Brothers with Madison Cunningham at MaymontWednesday, July 18
A group of talented musicians including Chris Thile on mandolin making sounds that have been described as "American country-classical chamber music." Music starts at 7 p.m. $30-$65. musicatmaymont.com.

Library Out Loud at Richmond Public LibrarySaturday, Aug. 11
It's the second annual Richmond Independent Arts Festival at the Main Branch of the Richmond Public Library. Fun with the whole family. Noon to 4 p.m.

Jamming on the James at the Wilton House MuseumSaturday, Aug. 11
A free concert featuring the indie pop of Goldrush on the lawn of the Wilton House. Bring a picnic and your favorite lawn chair. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. wiltonhousemuseum.org.

Coaster Campout at Kings DominionAug 17-18
You've been to the theme park a bunch, but you've probably never seen it like this. Camp out for $250 and get four tickets, extra ride times and other deals. kingsdominion.com.

Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay ParkSaturday, Aug. 18
Presented by the Elegba Folklore Society, this downtown weekend festival celebrates African-American folk life with world music and dance, vendors and children's events. 4-11 p.m. efsinc.org.

Cake and Ben Folds with guests Tall Heights at Virginia Credit Union Live at Richmond RacewaySunday, Aug. 19
A co-headlining tour by two popular genre benders. Doors open at 6 p.m. richmondraceway.com.

Shovels and Rope at MaymontTuesday, Aug. 21
The award-winning South Carolina duo returns with highly personal new songs. $20 to $50. Doors at 6 p.m. musicatmaymont.com.

Kool and the Gang at Innsbrook After HoursThursday, Aug. 23
The influential R&B and funk group (one of the most sampled around) is still going. 6 p.m. innsbrookafterhours.com.

Howardeena Pindell: What Remains to be Seen at the Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsSaturday, Aug. 25 through Nov. 25
The work of groundbreaking, multidisciplinary artist Howardeena Pindell, who for five decades has explored the intersection of art and activism. Free. vmfa.museum.

Carytown Farmer's MarketSunday, Aug. 26

Rodney Crowell at the Tin PanSunday, Aug. 26
The veteran country singer and songwriter returns. $47.50 to $55.50. Doors at 5 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. tinpanrva.com.

Richmond Flying Squirrels closing weekend at the Diamond.Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Summer officially ends with Labor Day weekend and the final out for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. This last weekend against Harrisburg features a "Harry Potter" night, a "Star Wars" promotion and a Bruno Mars tribute night with $2,400 in prizes. Plus, fireworks! squirrelsbaseball.com.

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